Medieval Garton EndThe Comet1911 Census SummaryWilliam BoneFincham HouseRose Cottage
Garton End looked very different in 1904 above you can just recognise the distinctive semi detached houses behind the trees, which are still on the double bend.
In this picture in 1912 you can see the terrace which is now next to Newark Avenue.
Alot of the development of Garton End took place in the 1930's. The houses which a few years later would take the place of the 3 boys and the fence, were built by a Mr Setchfield who during the 1960's and 70's lived in a bungalow opposite the Comet, the front window of which can be seen in the modern picture on this page. The houses he built are the semis in the distance.
Mr William Bone was another long time resident of Garton End, he lived in the bungalow next door to the Comet, but I think he had lived in Garton End prior to moving there. I have seen a photo of Mr Bone and a horse at Garton End pond, which was on the double bend and filled in so that the 1930s houses could be built.
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| Garton End in 1920s |
Garton End in 1970s |
18 Apr 1931, Miss Marjorie True, of White Lodge, Garton End, Peterborough suffered a slight cut to her finger when a carriage of the London to Leeds express struck the side of a bridge.
From the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelliencer.
Evening Telegraph 13 December 1948
A thief who stole a cockerel at Garton End Peterborough left £1pinned to the chicken run.
Stamford Mercury 25 Oct 1907
Herbert Wilson, Peteborough, and Bert Ford of Garton End were summonded for fighting in Eastfield Road on Oct 12. Wilson was fined 10S and Ford ?S
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelliencer. 29 Nov 1907
At Peterbnorough on Wednesday evening, messrs Fox and Vergette conducted a sale of local property. A pair of villas in Garton End Rd, known as the Lindens, let for £33 16s per annum, sold to Mr Lawrence for £460.
